This example problem simulates the interaction between a soil environment and a steel suction-pile structure. The nonlinear plastic behavior of soil is modeled using a Mohr-Coulomb material. The problem examines the influence of imperfections on the structural response.
The following features and capabilities are highlighted:
General solid element technology
Mohr-Coulomb, one of several material models used in geomechanics
Initial stress states
Buckling analysis (for generating structural imperfections)
The following topics are available:
For more information, see Mohr-Coulomb in the Material Reference.
You can also perform this example analysis entirely in the Ansys Mechanical Application. For more information, see Suction Pile Analysis in the Mechanical Technology Showcase: Example Problems.